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La France, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
915
Population
704/sq mi density
$76,926
Median Income
$30,699 per capita
$122,400
Home Value
$278,210 Zillow
$1,333
Median Rent
13.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
3,462 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,926 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $1,333/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La France enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 821 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6163°N, 82.7707°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
La France has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (3.7").